"I don't expect it to be easy whatsoever. I've not seen anything of Jamie Rogers yet, so I've got no idea of what to expect from him. As for the two European guys, Mihail Kazaku (5-2) and Arnold Quero (6-1), I think they're going to be very difficult opponents, judging by what I've heard about them both.

"Mentally, I think it's an easier route having these guys. It feels easier for me because I don't want to be fighting one of my training partners. Besides, I think there are no easy routes as such. Anybody can win a tournament, regardless of what it says on paper.